Space Systems TT&C Engineering Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an aerospace engineer to lead TT&C and launch-vehicle initiatives in a defense-focused setting. You will supervise design, risk assessment, and evaluation of ground and flight systems, delivering mission-critical aerospace solutions for national security programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with launch operations, trajectory planning, and strong leadership to direct cross-functional teams across engineering and software disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in launch vehicle or TT&C systems and CONOPS.
• Experience with trajectory planning, mission design and operations.
• Ability to lead technical teams and communicate solutions to customers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and evaluation of launch vehicle and TT&C ground systems.
• Perform risk assessments and improve aerospace system designs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and government customers.

Skills

Launch vehicle experience

TT&C operations

Team leadership

Customer communication

Clearance TS/SCI

Polygraph willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering

Master's in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Python

Cloud-based system architecture

DevOps

Job description

The Opportunity

As an aerospace engineer, you know leading‑edge space systems are critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your advanced engineering expertise to develop next‑generation defense tools and technology. We need your skills and expertise in satellite launch and on‑orbit operations to oversee the development of creative solutions that directly impact the warfighter.

As a leading aerospace engineer on our satellite tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) team, you’ll use your expertise to drive design and new technology evaluation for a new launch vehicle and satellite TT&C ground system, performing risk assessments, and improving the design of aerospace systems. Your experience in space launch and on‑orbit satellite operations is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client‑focused solution. In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission‑critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading‑edge aerospace technology. You’ll work with a multi‑disciplinary group of engineers and software developers across the company and collaborate with corporate partners to deliver world‑class solutions to execute launch and on‑orbit TT&C missions. Your engineering knowledge will help multiple national security space organizations expand and improve their capabilities to operate national assets.

You Have

• Experience in launch vehicle or TT&C
• Experience with analysis and operations related to launch vehicle or satellite trajectory planning, mission design, and operations
• Knowledge of launch vehicle or satellite TT&C systems and CONOPS
• Ability to manage technical teams to define and communicate solutions to customers
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Nice If You Have

• Experience with requirements development and verification for satellite launch missions, emphasizing TT&C operations
• Knowledge of software development for space missions, cloud‑based system architecture, and modern software development practices, such as Agile, DevOps, Jira/Confluence, or Python
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to senior Government clients
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering
• PMP certification or equivalent education

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, the individual’s education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.